Middle East

Spanish Ambassador hosts reception in Abu Dhabi to mark...

The event, held at the Emirates Palace Hotel, was attended by Omar Rashid Al Neyadi, Director of the European Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with several officials, members of the Arab and foreign diplomatic corps accredited to the UAE, Spanish expatriates, and business leaders.

2025-10-12T01:12:16.107011+00:00 IST

El-Sisi, Trump to chair Gaza peace summit in Egypt on Monday

"The summit aims to end the war in the Gaza Strip, enhance efforts to bring peace and stability to the Middle East, and usher in a new phase of regional security and stability. This summit comes in light of US President Trump's vision for achieving peace in the region and his relentless efforts to end conflicts around the world," the Egyptian presidency said in a statement.

2025-10-11T23:33:11.148958+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia calls for "self-restraint" amid Pak-Afghan clashes

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with concern the tensions and clashes taking place in the border areas between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the State of Afghanistan. The Kingdom calls for self-restraint, avoiding escalation, and embracing dialogue and wisdom, which will contribute to reducing tension and maintaining the security and stability of the region," the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) read.

2025-10-11T23:28:19.213576+00:00 IST

US Middle East envoy Witkoff addresses huge crowd in Tel Aviv

Expressing gratitude towards US President Donald Trump, his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, described it as a "powerful night," thanking Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for their efforts in achieving the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal.

2025-10-11T22:34:27.899997+00:00 IST

UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines following two quake

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines following the two earthquakes that struck the southern part of the country, resulting in a number of deaths.

2025-10-11T17:44:19.178549+00:00 IST

Union MoS shares India’s vision at IUCN World Conservation Congre

Singh informed that India's efforts to foster carbon markets and promote renewable energy generation are a step towards achieving the clarion call of 'Mission LiFE' given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which serves as a guiding principle for sustainability initiatives across the globe.

2025-10-11T17:23:08.378076+00:00 IST

Post-traumatic stress disorder still claiming the lives of Oct 7

Following the news that Roy Shalev one of the Nova community's key members, who was also a co-organiser of the Nova festival had taken his own life, the issue of survivors' suffering from October 7 has resurfaced once again.

2025-10-11T16:56:14.307596+00:00 IST

Terrorist groups reject “foreign rule” in Gaza

In a statement addressing the agreement to end the war, Hamas, Islamic Jihad and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine denied that they would accept any "foreign rule."

2025-10-11T13:35:31.072821+00:00 IST

Terrorist eliminated in Jenin after attacking IDF forces

The IDF announced today that, during an operation in Jenin yesterday, a terrorist threw an explosive device at forces from the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Battalion.

2025-10-11T13:28:18.605134+00:00 IST

Smuggling of ketamine filed, two arrested

Ben Gurion Airport's 747 Detective Unit foiled the smuggling into Israel of approximately eight kilograms of ketamine.

2025-10-10T17:41:42.145863+00:00 IST

Israeli forces destroy building hiding Hezbollah weapons

As part of an operation by reserve fighters from the IDF's (Israel Defense Forces) 300th Brigade, a building where weapons belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organisation were found was destroyed this morning in the Ayta ash-Shaab area in southern Lebanon.

2025-10-10T17:13:58.661191+00:00 IST

Netanyahu tells nation his govt kept its promise

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement Friday to the Israeli public declaring, "Today we celebrate one of our great achievements in the War of Rebirth: the return of all our captives, both living and dead."

2025-10-10T17:12:23.925792+00:00 IST

Netanyahu thanks Trump, Kushner after hostage release agreement

Netanyahu said the breakthrough came after both sides agreed to release hostages and prisoners under the first phase of the Gaza peace plan.

2025-10-10T04:55:37.384893+00:00 IST

Israel invitesTrump to address Parliament; calls him "greatest fr

Speaker of Israel's Knesset, Amir Ohana extended an invitation to US President Donald Trump to deliver a formal address to the country and said that Israel looks forward to the 'Peace President'.

2025-10-10T04:00:35.511152+00:00 IST

"Paves way for just peace": Saudi Arabia welcomes Gaza ceasefire

"The Kingdom appreciates the active role of U.S. President Donald Trump and the mediation efforts by the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Turkiye to reach this agreement," the statement issued by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) read.

2025-10-10T01:18:08.289702+00:00 IST

Netanyahu pauses security cabinet meeting to speak with PM Modi

The Office of the Prime Minister of Israel posted on X, "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just spoke with the Prime Minister of India. Narendra Modi conveyed his congratulations to Prime Minister Netanyahu on the agreement achieved for the release of all of the hostages."

2025-10-10T00:18:09.733897+00:00 IST

Israel approves Gaza ceasefire deal

"The government has now approved the outline for the release of all the hostages - the living and the dead," the Israeli Prime Minister's office announced early on Friday morning, The Jerusalem Post reported.

2025-10-09T23:43:14.230401+00:00 IST

Israeli strike kills 30 Palestinians in Gaza

Mohammed Abu Salmiya, director of the local Al-Shifa Hospital, said that 30 Palestinians have been killed since Wednesday evening.

2025-10-09T22:54:44.765480+00:00 IST

Israel police forces prepare for operation return to their border

Following the guidance of the political echelon, thousands of police officers, volunteers and fighters will take part in security, escort and public order missions and will be deployed at various points and sites, in accordance with the outline of the agreement for a Gaza ceasefire and the operation for the return of Israeli hostages to be called "Return to Their Border."

2025-10-09T17:38:57.414440+00:00 IST

Israel gears up to receive hostages, release Palestinian prisoner

Israel's health, justice, and security institutions began mobilising on Thursday for the long-awaited return of hostages held by Hamas and the parallel release of Palestinian prisoners.

2025-10-09T17:17:49.668448+00:00 IST

Israel switches from tariffs to supports to stimulate local fish

In a move described as "historic," Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will provide support totalling approximately 65 million Shekels (USD 19.7 million) per year to fish farmers in Israel.

2025-10-09T17:10:06.432923+00:00 IST